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T2S Solutions · 20 hours ago

Program Manager - Satellite & Ground Systems

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

T2S Solutions is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate a complex, multi-disciplinary satellite and ground systems program. This role involves managing the full program lifecycle, ensuring successful program development and advocacy with government and commercial partners.

LogisticsProject ManagementSoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program execution, integrating activities across engineering, operations, and external partners

Serve as the primary point of accountability for schedule, cost, scope, and performance

Coordinate dependencies between space, ground, payload, RF, software, and operations teams

Lead program planning, execution, and lifecycle management from concept through steady-state operations

Lead government program office interaction and advocacy

Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) covering development, integration, test, deployment, and operations

Manage program budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation

Identify, track, and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, and operational risks

Drive trade studies and prioritization decisions to balance performance, cost, and schedule

Partner closely with systems engineering leadership to ensure technical coherence and requirements traceability

Ensure alignment between software development (C2, scheduling, deconfliction) and operational readiness

Coordinate ground system deployments, antenna farm readiness, and international site updates

Oversee readiness for key milestones including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, launch readiness, and operational acceptance

Act as primary interface to customers, government stakeholders, and external partners

Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors delivering hardware, software, and services

Prepare and present program status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders

Support transition from development to 24/7 operations, including staffing, training, and process maturity

Ensure long-term maintainability, scalability, and operational resilience of space and ground systems

Drive continuous improvement across program execution and operations

Qualification

Program ManagementSatellite SystemsRisk ManagementBudget ManagementStakeholder ManagementTechnical CoordinationPMP CertificationLeadershipCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Program Management, or a related field and 10-20 years of experience managing complex technical programs in aerospace, space, defense, or similar high-reliability domains

Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering programs spanning hardware, software, and operations

Strong understanding of satellite systems, ground systems, RF, and mission operations

Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk in technically complex environments

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Active Top Secret security clearance is required